Tag: Science Fiction
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Farewell Speech, by Shannon Eichorn
Heya gang, long time no see. I think it’s kind of ironic that the last post I made led with talking about all the stress and craziness. It turns out, that hasn’t gotten any better, and will probably not get better any time soon. But I have a new backlog of books I’ve read this…
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Ancillary Justice by Anne Leckie
This post is about “Ancillary Justice” by Anne Leckie. It’s a sci-fi novel set in the Radch Empire where a powerful AI named Breq seeks to reclaim her lost identity after being limited to a single body. The book presents a layered narrative that blends intrigue and emotional depth. A good read for the times…
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A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
This post is a review of “A Clockwork Orange” by Anthony Burgess. It features Alex, a street hooligan, tearing through a dystopian future world. The narrative, told in challenging “nadsat” slang, involves graphic violence and a troubling conclusion. Despite these issues, the lyrical writing captivates, making it worthwhile for those with the patience to get…
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Rights of Use, by Shannon Eichorn
A long-overdue review of Rights of Use, as an engaging space adventure involving alien abduction. Sarah and Maggie navigate interstellar politics while fighting against mind-controlling foes. It appeals to both sci-fi newcomers and veterans, blending excitement with emotional depth.
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Central Station, by Lavie Tidhar
This past week, at a writers’ accountability meeting, a friend of mine recommended that I give this a read. I was asking about a concept that (for some reason) I struggle to describe in a succinct way: A book series with a set world but different casts of characters. Picture Middle Earth, but instead of…
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